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Navigating ACRA’s Compliance Requirements for 2025

Counto

The return must include up-to-date details such as the companys financial statements, directors, and shareholders. These standards ensure your financial statements are in line with industry regulations and recognised globally. However, they must still prepare financial statements in line with the SFRS.

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8 Tips to Optimize Record-Keeping for Small Businesses

Bookkeeping Express

Among the various financial practices, record-keeping stands out as a fundamental aspect that cannot be overlooked. Accurate and consistent record-keeping is the backbone of any successful business, providing vital insights, facilitating compliance, aiding in decision-making, and fostering growth.

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Cryptocurrency Accounting for Small Businesses in Singapore

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Since it behaves differently from traditional assets or cash, cryptocurrency should be treated as an intangible asset in your financial statements. Record-keeping for Cryptocurrency Taxation Maintaining accurate records of all cryptocurrency transactions is essential for proper tax reporting.

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The purpose of a trial balance

Accounting Tools

If a business is still using manual record keeping, then the trial balance has more value, since it is possible to create unbalanced entries in such a system. When a manual recording keeping system is used, the trial balance is also used to create the financial statements.

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Why Startups in Singapore Need Professional Accounting Services

Counto

Establishing Strong Financial Foundations Startups often begin with limited resources, and managing finances properly ensures those resources are used wisely. Professional accounting services help you lay down a clear financial structure from the outset. Experience live accounting here.

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Beginners Bookkeeping Guide for Self-Employed or Freelancers

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Separate Business and Personal Finances One of the fundamental bookkeeping practices for freelancers is to keep personal and business finances separate. This separation not only simplifies record-keeping but also helps you maintain accurate financial statements, track expenses, and analyze business profitability more effectively.

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Bookkeeping Document Checklist: Collect and Organize Your Financial Documents

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Accurate record keeping can help you to remain organized, compliant and gain insight into the financial position of your business. It also provides your bookkeeper with all of the information they require to effectively manage your finances. But collecting and organizing these documents can be a daunting task.